Erawan Waterfall

On our last day around Nam Tok and Kanchanaburi we went to see the Erawan Waterfall in Erawan National Park. Very, Very nice. A spectacular, seven tiered waterfall with pools you can swim in at each step.

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The area seems to be also used by the Buddhist monks. About 20 trainees were climbing it the same time as us.

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The final, seventh tier is pretty spectacular. The monks are allowed climb a little bit further, but it was as far as we were allowed to go. A 2km trek to the top.

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On the way back down then I took a quick dip in the fourth tier. Very refreshing. By far the best bit of trekking we'd done so far in the country.

By the way, "Erawan" means "Elephant." It's named so because one of the tiers is shaped like an elephant ... I didn't really see the resemblance to be honest.

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